Florida DBPR-listed exam provider · ANAB accredited
Florida Food Manager Certification Online Course + Remote Proctored Exam
Train at your own pace, then take your proctored exam from home or the office. No testing center, no appointment. Meet Florida’s requirement for managers to pass an approved exam within 30 days of employment.
- Self-paced video course in English or Spanish
- 80-question ANAB-accredited exam with remote proctor included
- Second exam attempt included at no extra cost
- Certificate valid for 5 years
Exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone. Phones and tablets are not supported.
Who Needs Food Manager Certification in Florida?
Florida regulates food establishments through two agencies. Both require certified food managers and both accept ANAB-accredited exams such as Always Food Safe’s.
Restaurants & licensed food service
Florida DBPR — Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- All managers responsible for the storage, preparation, display or serving of food must pass an approved certification exam.
- Managers have 30 days after employment to pass the exam.
- Every licensed establishment needs at least one certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of operation.
- When four or more employees are handling food at one time, a certified manager must be present.
Sources: F.S. 509.039 · Rule 61C-4.023, F.A.C. · DBPR approved programs
Schools, facilities & DOH-permitted sites
Florida Department of Health
- Applies to establishments defined in section 381.0072, F.S., such as certain schools, detention facilities and residential facilities.
- Sites serving highly susceptible populations, or with three or more food employees at one time, need a certified manager present.
- Managers must be designated in writing for each location.
- Certificates are valid 5 years; recertification is by passing the exam again.
Source: Florida Department of Health
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Florida package. Your login details arrive by email.
- 2
Complete the video course
Self-paced on any device. Chapter quizzes and a practice exam show what to review.
- 3
Take the proctored exam
On a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and mic. No scheduling required.
- 4
Get your certificate
See your score immediately. Pass and receive your 5-year Food Protection Manager certificate.
What’s Included in the Florida Package
Video-based training
Self-paced online video course that you can pause and resume around your work schedule. Available in English and Spanish.
Quizzes & practice exam
Chapter quizzes and a full practice exam highlight weak areas so you can review before the real test.
Remote-proctored exam
80-question ANAB-accredited exam taken from home or office with an on-demand online proctor. The session works much like a video call.
Second attempt included
If you do not pass the first time, your second exam attempt is included in the package price.
5-year certificate
Pass and receive a Food Protection Manager certificate from Always Food Safe, valid for five years, to show your employer or inspector.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Florida Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Florida inspectors expect a certified manager or person in charge to demonstrate.
- Introduction — responsibilities of a Food Protection Manager
- Contamination — hazards and major food allergens
- The Food Handler — personal hygiene and work attire
- Time & Temperature Control
- Purchasing to Storeroom — receiving and storage
- Preparation — thawing, prepping and cooking
- Service — holding and serving food safely
- Cleaning & Sanitizing
- Food Safety Management — building a food safety system
- Facilities & Pest Management
Before You Order: Remote Exam Requirements
You will need
- A laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone
- Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+ or ChromeOS
- Google Chrome browser (version 120 or newer)
- Internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps down / 750 Kbps up
- A current, government-issued photo ID
- A private, quiet room where no one walks in and out
Not supported
- Mobile phones, iPads and other tablets
- Onn / Surf Onn, Amcrest and Nexigo webcams
Exams are available in English and Spanish. Proctors give directions in English.
Florida Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Florida?
Yes. Florida law requires food service managers responsible for the storage, preparation, display or serving of food to pass an approved food manager certification exam within 30 days of employment. Licensed establishments must have at least one certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of operation.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Florida?
Yes. The Always Food Safe Company is listed by the Florida DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants as an accredited food manager examination program, and its exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Can I take the Florida food manager exam online?
Yes. The exam is taken online with a remote proctor from your home or office. No scheduling is required. You need a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone, a government-issued photo ID and a private room.
How long is a Florida food manager certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for five years from the date it is issued. To recertify, you pass an approved food manager exam again.
What does the $179.95 package include?
The package includes the self-paced online video course, chapter quizzes and practice exam, the ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager exam, the remote proctor fee, a second exam attempt if needed, and the 5-year certificate.
What happens if I fail the exam?
Your package includes two exam attempts. If you do not pass the first attempt, you can take the exam a second time at no additional cost.
Can I take the course and exam in Spanish?
Yes. The course and exam are available in English and Spanish. Remote proctors give their directions in English.
Can I use my phone or tablet for the exam?
No. Mobile phones, iPads and tablets are not supported for the proctored exam. You can study the course on any device, but the exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone.
Is this the same as a Florida food handler card?
No. This is the Food Protection Manager certification for managers and persons in charge. Food handler training for non-manager employees is a separate course.
Is this certification equivalent to ServSafe?
Both the Always Food Safe and ServSafe food manager exams are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the Conference for Food Protection standards, and both appear on Florida DBPR’s list of accredited examination programs.
Start Your Florida Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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